– Real Madrid are after Manchester United target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, whose days at Borussia Dortmund appear to be numbered (Gazzetta dello Sport)

– Chelsea and Manchester United are locked in an 'auction' for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Mario (A Bola)

– Jose Mourinho wants to improve the spine of Manchester United's side as soon as possible, after he is confirmed as manager. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, John Stones and Nemanja Matic are said to be at the top of his wanted list (Daily Mail)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action for Paris Saint-Germain

– Gary Neville and Brian Kidd are among the contenders to join Jose Mourinho's backroom staff once he is confirmed as Manchester United's next manager (The Sun)

– Louis van Gaal received a £5m pay-off to leave Manchester United, who will give Jose Mourinho £15m per year to replace the Dutchman (Daily Express)

– Louis van Gaal learned of his dismissal from Manchester United in a phone call with the man expected to replace him, Jose Mourinho (Daily Mirror)

Newcastle United

– Andros Townsend has left the England squad to sort a transfer to Sporting Lisbon (Record)

– West Bromwich Albion, Crystal Palace and Stoke City are all interested in giving Newcastle man Paul Dummett Premier League football next season (Evening Chronicle)